Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antibiotic medication: Ciprofloxacin is a synthetic antibacterial drug used to treat various infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
   • A fluoroquinolone antibiotic: It belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which work by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin for the patient's severe urinary tract infection.
  • Ciprofloxacin is effective against a broad spectrum of bacterial pathogens.

Advanced Usage

• "Resistance to ciprofloxacin": Refers to bacteria that are no longer killed or inhibited by the drug.
  • The increasing resistance to ciprofloxacin is a major concern for public health.

Variants and Related Words

• Cipro (n): A common brand name for ciprofloxacin.
  • The prescription was written for Cipro, which contains ciprofloxacin.

Synonyms

• Antibacterial agent: A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
• Fluoroquinolone: The class of antibiotics to which ciprofloxacin belongs.

Notes on Usage

• Ciprofloxacin is typically used for serious infections and is not a first-line treatment for minor ailments due to potential side effects.
• It is important to complete the full course of ciprofloxacin as prescribed, even if symptoms improve.

Noun

1. an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints